The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of lending and concentration risk norms for Rural Co-operative Banks (RCBs), tightening prudential safeguards while providing greater flexibility in housing finance. The central bank on Thursday released two draft Directions for public comments, with the revised framework proposed to come into effect from April…
Fans of stand-up comedy love Zarna Garg, the Indian-American comedian known for her relatable sets and witty observations on navigating two cultures. Picture yourself at an American comedy club as a woman in her 50s, dressed in vibrant Indo-Western ensembles, confidently takes the stage. Within moments, the audience is roaring with laughter. For many in…
Xiaomi is refreshing its affordable smartphone portfolio with the launch of the Redmi 17, Redmi 17 5G, and Redmi Note 17. Following the Indian debut of the Note 17, Xiaomi announced the standard Redmi 17 models for global markets. The central focus of this new generation is clear: delivering massive battery endurance and larger displays…
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has praised teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster’s fearless batting and ability to perform at such a young age make him special.Speaking to news agency ANI, Dhawan said it is a big achievement for a 15-year-old to reach the international level and deliver consistent performances. He also pointed to…
Six months ago India held $700 billion in reserves against $700 billion of external debt. In three months it will hold $600 billion against $850 billion, and that swap is what is holding the rupee at 95. The number everyone fears is $330 billion but it is also the wrong number. That figure of $330…
There was a time when bookshops devoted entire shelves to brain fitness, even though no one really called it that. Crossword collections, Sudoku, memory games and, later came adult colouring books all promised to keep the mind sharp. At the time, evidence for the practical benefits of these activities was limited. But recently, neuroscience has…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 8, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Several celebrities in the Hindi film industry have chosen to embrace singlehood, with stars like Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen and Tabu often speaking about living life on their own terms. Joining that list, actor Ameesha Patel recently shared why she has no plans to get married at the age of 51.During a recent AMA session…
SECONDARY treatment following definitive therapy for localised prostate cancer was received at similar rates by Black and White patients, but important differences in survival remained among those who did not receive additional treatment, according to a large population-based cohort study. Black men are more than twice as likely to die from prostate cancer than White…
RESEARCHERS have found that listening to personalised vocal music during acute stroke hospitalisation can improve psychological well-being, with patients reporting reduced anxiety, depression, and better sleep quality compared with standard care, according to a new randomised clinical trial. Randomised Trial of Personalised Vocal Music Listening Researchers conducted a single-centre randomised trial with blinded outcome assessment,…
